When does the cambelt actually need changing in an S3 8P

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Ok so my mum got her TT TDI cam belt changed this week. I thought that was a bit strange as its a 2009 with 53k on the clock. Apparently it needed doing as its over 5 years old.

This got me slightly worried as my S3 is 5 years old soon and has 54k on the clock.

I've checked my service schedule and it says the toothed belt doesn't need changing until 114miles. Theres no mention of 5 years. You'd be doing well to be doing nearly 23k miles a year!

researching on t'interweb including ASN there are a few opinions on when it should be changed;

4 years or 60k miles
5years or 75k miles
75k miles, no timescale
60k miles no time scale.
You don't need to change it because its chain driven.

Now I'm confused????

Does anyone know the actual mileage or age it needs changing?

Thanks
 
I'd say yours is due. I did mine at 60k and it was 6-7 years old, the belt was quite worn when we took it off
 
Yep It needs doing every 5 years no matter what the mileage reads!
 
Pants! Well its 5 years old in april so I'll get it done then. I'll start saving. Thanks for your replies. I'll get the water pump done too.
 
Mines a 58 plate early 2009 and Audi sent me a slip to say my cambelt was due last year. They said on it every 4 years or 75000 miles for my car.
 
I take it the chain doesn't need replacing too? Weren't they a year late then xfi?
 
Mines not a S3 but the interval on mine was something daft like 110,000 (Audi appeasing company car buyers) but then they revised it back down

I would never leave that belt more than 60,000 or 5 years whatever comes first. And always change the water pump at the same time as the timing belt kit

From what I've seen these days the belts are very strong. I've seen some taken off after 50/60,000 miles and they look as new. It's the roller thingies that collapse. Seen that few times recently
 
Do the roller thingies come with the cam belt kit then?
 
I would say every 70k miles is recommended to get it changed. Your regular service around that time should do an inspection.
 
Mine was 56 plate had done over 80 000 miles and had never been changed.

I like to live life on the edge :eyebrows:
 
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I did my A3 TFSI at 60k as it was 5 years old. Get the water pump changed at the same time too.
 
Can I just say mine's at 41k and its 5years ...U wouldn't think to change your cambelt at that mileage surely?!
 
2.0 FSi is 75k or 5 years whichever comes first. Had timing belt kit & water pump done in October this year @ 98k & came to just under £360 at a main dealer non-Audi. The previous owner had the timing belt done in 2010 @ 64k by Audi main dealer.
 
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2.0 FSi is 75k or 5 years whichever comes first. Had timing belt kit & water pump done in October this year @ 98k & came to just under £360 at a main dealer non-Audi. The previous owner had the timing belt done in 2010 @ 64k by Audi main dealer.
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Cheers for info...managed to speak to sum1 I know who is a tech in Audi so might get it done cheaper..
 
Chain drives are only on the TFSI's and only need changing when they become rattly/noisy. They started fitting them in 2009 so you need to check which version you have.
 
I asked this question last week at Audi Notts. They now say 5 years no matter what the mileage. My car will be 5 years old next September at 50k miles, LOL. Oh well, best save up for that service!
 
Had mine done this year as it was 5 years old. Only on 40k but I'm not risking it. Will cost a lot more if it goes. I payed £500 at main Audi dealer and got 2 years parts and labour warranty and free mots for life.
 
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Just had mine done. It's a 2006 and done 68k so was WELL overdue. I think for peace of mind you just have to get it done - needless to say if you just let it fail (eg on mway) it was cause extensive damage to your engine
 
I stand corrected on this - it looks like the EA888 was not fitted to the S3 8P, based on all the engine pictures I can see of S3 advertised on Autotrader. They all appear to have the older EA113 engine with a cambelt.
Whereas the Octavia VRS appears to have the EA888 engine from 2009 onwards.
 
I would advise anyone to be safe with belts and chains etc, ask your mechanic to check the engine code and check with their parts supplier. I have a 2009 TT 2.0 TFSI, everywhere online states it should have a timing chain, the engine code I have is BWA, this is actually a timing belt, so checking the engine code is the only way to be sure. I lost an old coupe to a timing belt going, was a real shame, don't be that guy! :smiley:
 
5yrs or 75k

just put the 2nd one on mine due to 5yrs even though it’s done 105k
 
There is no mileage attached to the 8P S3 timing belt. They work to 5 years regardless of mileage.
My 2nd one is due this year and Audi can kiss my *** if I’m giving them £750 for belt and water pump in a car that’s done less than 28k miles in 5 years with ****** all driven in the last year or so. It’s on me as I’ll still be driving it. 10 yrs old this year and I’ve enjoyed all of that.
 
When I worked at Audi they said 75k or 5yrs... no one’s forcing you to change it. Let us know how many valves bent if it snaps though
 
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